Head-to-head · Agricultural Weather Software
AgWeatherNet vs Tomorrow.io Agriculture
AgWeatherNet leads on 0 checks, Tomorrow.io Agriculture on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAgWeatherNet · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAgWeatherNet · 6 of 6
AgWeatherNet scores higher on our rubric for agricultural weather software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
AgWeatherNet is the better fit for pacific Northwest growers seeking free ag-weather tools. Tomorrow.io Agriculture is the better fit for small farms wanting free weather maps and alerts.
- AgWeatherNet fits best
Pacific Northwest growers seeking free ag-weather tools
- Tomorrow.io Agriculture fits best
Small farms wanting free weather maps and alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | AgWeatherNet 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Tomorrow.io Agriculture 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Agricultural Weather Software | #4 in Agricultural Weather Software |
| Best for | Pacific Northwest growers seeking free ag-weather tools | Small farms wanting free weather maps and alerts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features AgWeatherNet 6/6 · Tomorrow.io Agriculture 4/6 | ||
| Field-level forecasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather station support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Frost alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Disease alerts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Irrigation guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Farm weather API | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | AgWeatherNet is a Washington State University service that collects weather observations and provides site-specific forecasts and decision-support tools for crop, human, and animal health. Its free tools are aimed at growers who need… Read the review → |
Tomorrow.io Agriculture combines location-specific weather maps, configurable alerts, agricultural planning forecasts, and operational templates. It is aimed at agricultural organizations that want to plan activities around weather… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AgWeatherNet — where it wins
- Free registered-user tools cover crop risk, irrigation, and spray guidance
- Farm- and block-level monitoring can include private sensing networks
- API access offers daily, hourly, 15-minute, and 5-minute data
Where it doesn't
- The service is focused on the Pacific Northwest
- Raw station data and API access are separate from the free tools
- API subscriptions have setup and annual admin fees
Tomorrow.io Agriculture — where it wins
- Interactive maps show weather risks at specific locations.
- Agriculture templates cover irrigation, spraying, planting, and heat stress.
- Free API plan includes core weather endpoints and basic API alerting.
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is API-only and does not include platform access.
- Platform pricing requires contacting Tomorrow.io.
- Platform costs depend on team size, monitored locations, and feature usage.
- AgWeatherNet9.3/10 · Free plan
Free crop and irrigation tools pair with station-based forecasts and paid API data.
Visit AgWeatherNetFull verdict → - Tomorrow.io Agriculture8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
Weather maps, configurable alerts, and farm-planning templates, with a free API-only plan.
Visit Tomorrow.ioFull verdict →
AgWeatherNet vs Tomorrow.io Agriculture: questions
Which is better for agricultural weather software, AgWeatherNet or Tomorrow.io Agriculture?
AgWeatherNet scores higher on our rubric for agricultural weather software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
How do AgWeatherNet and Tomorrow.io Agriculture compare?
All 7 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do AgWeatherNet and Tomorrow.io Agriculture have a free plan?
AgWeatherNet: Yes. Tomorrow.io Agriculture: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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